and devastate our national defense. this is not the time to double down on trickle down government policies that have failed us. it's time for new bold changes that measure up to the moment and that can bring america's families the certainty that the future will be better than the past. [applause] if paul ryan and i are elected as your president and vice president, we will endeavor with all our hearts and energy to restore america. instead of more spening, more borrowing from china, higher taxes from washington, we'll renew our faith in the power of free people, pursuing their dreams. we'll start our plan for a stronger middle class that has five elements. you've heard me talk about them before. one, we're going to act to put america on track to a balanced budget but eliminating unnecessary programs, by sending perhaps back to states so they can be managed with less abuse an less cost and by shrinking the bureaucracy in washington. [applause] number two, we'll produce more of the energy we need to heat our homes, fill o